Monday, December 23, 2013

The pagan roots of Christian holidays - Virtual Poland

tradition is to begin Christmas Eve dinner when the sky will be the first star. This year, on Christmas Eve, Christmas sun sets at about 15.30, so now between 16.00 and 16.30, we can look out at the sky the first bright spots.

– basically three objects pretend this year to be the first asterisk. The greatest chance of a Vega – the brightest star in the constellation Lyra. December 24 at about 16 lights at the height of nearly 50 degrees above the western horizon – informs Assoc. Arkadiusz Olech Astronomical Center Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw. Somewhat less visible is Capella, the brightest shine and the planet Venus.

Shortly after the appearance of the first star in the sky will sit at the tables and start multi-day celebration. In Poland and in the world is a magical time filled with rich rites. Where in our tradition Christmas tree and 12 dishes on the table? Why does Santa Claus comes in a red dress? And if Jesus really born on December 25?

Based on PAP, B. Ogrodowska, “Polish rites and customs”

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